HONORING GER
ACF RENAMES COMPETITION FOR PRESIGEOUS CHEF
I n the early morning hours of December 11, 2021; professional chefs as well as student chefs to be were armed and ready for one of the American Culinary Federation’s organizations largest competitions. This particular event was special because it honored and memorialized one of the organizations icons whom recently passed away, Gerald Molly. His lovely wife was in attendance. The competition now renamed the Gerald Molly Memorial Challenge, kicked off at@ 7am in Monroe College’s impressive state of the art commercial kitchen. There was a total of (4) cooking stations. The first (2) stations manned with student competitors began at the command of their resident judges. Thirty minutes after the 2nd two stations manned with profession Chef competitors began their challenge. This process was consistent throughout the course of the day until all competitors demonstrated their talents and plated their dishes for judging. Each competitor plated (4) four plates. (1) One displayed for all to admire the other (3) three were taken into the judge’s chambers to tasted, critiqued and scored. Note: the challenge was not Chef verses chef but that presentations were judged on the high standards,
techniques and qualities of fine dining cuisine. Each sauce had to be consistent with a smooth ‘Nappe along with allure and flavor. Plates presentation had height requirements. Plate colors were a characteristic, plate cleanliness and of course properly seasoned and tastefulness were major judging points. The competitors receive either a Gold, Silver or Bronzed plated medallion based on the judge’s final critiques. The American Culinary Federation (ACF) was established in 1929 in New York City and is the largest professional chefs’ organization in North America. The organization’s home base is in located in St. Augustine Florida. There are presently 150 chapters nation-wide, with close to 18,000 members, of which I am a proud member. The organization cultivates aspiring chefs through quality educational programs such as Monroe College, where the most recent Cooking competition was held.
The Hospitality News family wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the widow and family of prestigious Chef Instructor Gerald Molly. n
The distinguished Judges
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